The world of photography is filled with abbreviations that allow longer words or phrases to be more easily communicated. If you’re just starting out as a photographer, however, they could be more confusing than helpful, and this guide was put together just for you.
After launching with the PostScript printing language back in 1982, Adobe’s product offerings have ballooned to comprise over 50 apps used across a wide range of industries. If you often hear Adobe app names being thrown around but don’t really know what they’re for, here’s a helpful video by the YouTuber Humtog that explains all […]
Mike: Every time I post a picture on Instagram, I worry about how many likes I’ll get. And I always feel bad if my pictures don’t get a lot of attention. How can I stop worrying about what other people think? -Dave Thanks for the question Dave. First, let’s get something straight: everybody cares about
One of the main considerations that photographers often have when switching cameras is the Full Frame vs. Crop Sensor debate. Some will immediately think the former is the best choice, no contest. Others have no problems with going for the crop option since it's cheaper and the results are still very good.
What do you think? I wrote an article about making your portrait subjects more comfortable and noticed a great comment. “Annie Leibovitz runs an ad on YouTube etc. in which she says she doesn’t believe it’s the photographer’s job to put the person at ease… whats that about?” This is a great topic. This person is talking
Missed the manual photography cheat sheets we shared previously? We bring yet another one that you can use both to practice shooting in manual mode and get to know your camera controls better. If you're just getting started with photography, let this be your quick reference for your next practice!
One of the best ways to get inspired as a photographer is to follow the life and work of the most prolific and iconic photographers before us. Among these, of course, is fashion, celebrity, and fine art photographer Albert Watson, whose works have appeared on countless magazine covers and major advertising campaigns for the biggest brands.
Posing a couple? Oh trust us, it’s not that simple. Photographing a single subject has its fair share challenges: posing, lighting, framing, composition, etc. Photographing couples can sometimes seem like double the work! Why? Well, you’ve got two people to work with for starters and then there are different body shapes, personalities, wardrobe, etc. Here’s
Everything you need to know to start shooting in manual mode. This is a syndicated blog post from Format originally done by Brit Weaver. Ready to get more creative with your photography? At first, having a digital or analog SLR camera is an exhilarating and intimidating experience. Most beginners play it safe with the automatic modes,
Want to know the origins of the concept of copyright? Here’s a 25-minute video from Filmmaker IQ that looks at the history and philosophy behind modern-day copyright. While copyright may be crucial in the modern digital world creators live in, this has not always been the case.
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An HEIC is a type of image file that contains compressed data, along with metadata such as the location a photograph was taken, the date it was created, and more. While it does reduce picture information, it typically results in a better representation of the original source than an image saved in JPEG format. [Read More]
Fine art photography has become all the rage over the past decade, and it is a moniker many photographers use to try and elevate their output to try and sell it via galleries and print sales.
Canon made an unusual move in 2017 by announcing the Canon 77D as the first camera in a new line that fits between the 80D and the 800D (AKA the Rebel T7i). If you’re scratching your head about what makes the 77D different, check out the 4.